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Overall, I think my group and I did an amazing job. We were able to communicate really well, almost every day since the assignment started and that showed me how much my group was prepared to work hard and correctly for this project. We evenly split up the work and had everyone pitch in their thoughts on everything. No one's opinions were left out and were always taken into consideration. We also did a mini mock presentation to ensure we were okay for the day of the real presentation and I was really glad about how everything went that day. I think we went on a little longer than anticipated with the group involvement we had but I still think it was good and engaging.

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Benefits of play and learning outdoors:
-Supports child development; social awareness, influences growth, social skills, methods of play, coordination, teamwork, hands-on learning, etc.
-Emotional development; developing a sense of self through interactive activities and challenges outdoors.
-Taking risks; enhances children's ability to skills they need to get familiar with.

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I believe that from the class discussion that was made using the picture of the teacher and the children bringing in their favourite toy, the class was divided in half between whether or not the idea of iPads or technology in general in a classroom is beneficial to children.

Pros:
- Able to communicate and interact in ways that are benefiting the children. It may not be 'traditional' but moving forward in our fast-paced world, technology is the future and accepting it is the first step to seeing the success that it can bring.
- Opportunity to find and engage with activities and games that can help them to use with classmates and work together
-For children with autism, it can help them to interact in a different way and helps to allow them to express themselves in a different way
-Documenting advantages for educators and parents; can easily share and inform at anytime quickly

Cons:
- Entertainment uses for children- only using technology as a means of entertainment (no learning involved).
- 'Controlling' children with technology as a bribe; children will think that doing good rewards them with technology always.
- Technology is pricy and they cannot always afford it.

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Educators need to be able to interact and observe the children effectively in order to identify the needs and wants of the children.
- Role modelling certain activities and how to interact
- Communicating with children to understand their interests and the child themselves; can help to build on their interests and help them to engage in the learning.
- Quality interactions are key for making responsible and effective relationships between children.

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How can educators encourage outdoor play to children in school settings and at home: 

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How can educators encourage outdoor play to children in school settings and at home: 

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- Providing children with engaging materials and toys
- Engaging in play with the children
- Take them out in all weather settings
- Starting small; 10 min- 30 min of play time

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Video on significance and benefits of outdoor play for children.

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Video on significance and benefits of outdoor play for children.

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Benefits of Outdoor Play - Dr. Stuart Brown - Dirt is Good

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My Opinion on Technology in the Classroom.

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My Opinion on Technology in the Classroom.

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I personally have mixed feelings about the use of technology in the classroom for children. I think for the purpose of documenting and for observation for educators and parents, technology is great and very effective and can be very easy to use to see the development of the child. However, the children using technology I think may be a little different as I see fewer benefits of the use. I agree that children in this day and age are learning more differently and the use of technology is going to benefit them one day, but I believe active and physically learning is more helpful to children and educators. Children are able to recognize real emotion, and build problem-solving and resourceful skills which they may not get to work on and experience online.

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I found this article online and I think it provides some really good benefits of this use of technology that i have not thought about before. This also helped me to open up my ideas and thoughts about this topic and the use in an early childhood environment.

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When it comes to the role of technology in the early childhood education years, it can be a bit of a controversial topic. While some people may think that young children don't need technology, it can actually play a positive role in a child's learning and development. Plus, in today's technology heavy world, learning how to use it is a necessary life skill. It's not only the students who benefit with the use of technology though. It also provides early childhood educators with unlimited access to newer, more innovative teaching methods that allow them to facilitate an active learning environment for their young students.

Supports Social and Emotional Development

Using touchscreen devices are the easiest for preschool age children, as their fine motor skills are still developing. When touchscreen devices are used in the correct way, they can actually encourage children to work together and improve their social skills by taking turns and sharing ideas as they complete online activities side by side and view educational content.

Encourages Students to Follow Multi-Step Directions

It's not always an easy task to teach young children to listen and recall when it comes to following directions, but using digital devices in the classroom, such as tablets, computers, and smart boards, all require children to follow multi-step directions. Examples of this are turning the device on, swiping to the left or right, and selecting items on a screen.

Helps Teach Basic Academic Skills

One of the main uses for technology in the classroom is teaching and reinforcing core academic skills. One simple learning activity designed for a tablet or computer can help children learn counting, numbers, letters, colors, sounds, matching shapes, etc. Activities can be adapted to fit the individual needs of the student much easier than traditional printed worksheets and packets. For example, students who breeze through an online activity could be switched to a more advanced level, whereas students who are struggling to answer questions correctly can review the material they answered incorrectly or be redirected to another activity that's more on their level.

Makes Learning an Enjoyable Process

Not all students naturally love school and learning, but most students do enjoy using technology. This is something that early childhood educators can use to their advantage when it comes to getting all children to enjoy the learning process. Technology offers lots of fun and innovative activities that appeal to children of all ages.
How to use technology to your advantage as an early childhood educator:
· Early childhood educators can use technology in a purposeful way, much like they do with other learning materials, such as art supplies, blocks, books, toys, etc.

· Technology allows teachers the ability to record, save, and share what they learned in class that day, or more specifically during a particular lesson.

· Assistive technology can also be a helpful tool in communicating with or promoting the development of children with special needs or disabilities.

There are numerous benefits associated with introducing technology to young students. Early childhood educators should embrace the use of technology in the classroom as it helps children build up their academic and social skills as well as teaching them how to navigate digital devices which will serve them well for many years to come in this rapidly changing, tech-savvy world. Athena Career Academy offers an accredited ECE degree program, and our goal is helping you succeed. Contact us today for more information about how to apply!

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Why is Technology Important in Early Childhood Education?

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When it comes to the role of technology in the early childhood education years, it can be a bit of a controversial topic. While some people may think that young children don't need technology, it can actually play a positive role in a child's learning and development.

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- Being open-minded
- Able to adapt and make comprises
- Positive attitudes
- Prepared for changes
- Patient with all children

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I found this short clip on youtube that sums up quickly some of the important ideas about being a successful ECE.

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-I really enjoyed the wakelet. It was different and I would like to explore that for future presentations.
-The video that was shown was a great example of the possibilities and roles taken on by educators and how we are expected to act as ECE's
- :) Amazing job

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I really enjoyed your presentation, it was bright and bold and included a lot of good information i did not think about because I am not so fond of the whole idea of technology playing a big role in children development, but, your presentation showed me another picture and another side i hadn't thought about. Great work!

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I really agree with the whole idea of outdoor play and i would even consider it when i have my own children on day. Your presentation gave a lot of in-dept information about outdoor play that i had not thought about a lot!

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This looks attractive - have you thought about exploring a bit further into some of the topics? One thing we did consider were some different sides of the arguments which would add another dimension to your discussion

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